3 600w or 2 1000w on a light mover?
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northeastern lights
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Well I'd have to say 1800 watts of 600's compared t0 2 1000's that it would use less energy. I love my 600's. I'd rather use lots of 600's than 1000's.
FlyLikeAnEagle
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I would go with 1000's, better penetration and larger footprint. But even then 2 is not enough for a 13' x 5'1/2" space, each 1000 will cover a 4x4 space.
ref
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all day 1ks take my word for it, dont get me wrong though my 600 did some wonders for me last crop, i have a room just a bit bigger than yours and i got 6 1ks and 1 600 which is being switched to a 1000, i am using 4 lights over my girls with 2 lights with no reflector as side lighting look into it and im sure you will be more than satisfied. BTW the area you have should be at least 4 1ks
FlyLikeAnEagle
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Less light with 1000's? Uh...ok
northeastern lights
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jawbrodt
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Use those three 600 watters, and you'll be able to cover the 13' length of the room, without a light mover.(with a well designed hood) The 5 1/2' width is pushing it a little, but if you keep the main tops at least 6 inches away from the walls, you should have a pretty nice setup. And a light rail will only help matters. 
DubsFan
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Being close to the canopy is something the 600 and under club is concerned with. The reason is you are not running enough power. This discussion goes on and on. Look at commercial grows. They use 1000 watters 4-5ft above the canopy to get a better spread. You cannot do this in the same manner wit 600's and 400's even more so.Use those three 600 watters, and you'll be able to cover the 13' length of the room, without a light mover.(with a well designed hood) The 5 1/2' width is pushing it a little, but if you keep the main tops at least 6 inches away from the walls, you should have a pretty nice setup. And a light rail will only help matters.
1000 = more power = more yield. All things being equal more power is better. If your room is too hot you are not set up properly.
Do you want an extra half a P or an extra P? Or do you want to save $40mo on utilities. This shouldn't even be a discussion. I choose more density and higher yields.
If you are going to buy three lights buy three 1000's and produce more buds.
Also, many with 1000's do not raise or lower their lights. Many are permantly mounted 5ft above their tray.
biggun
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Thanks to all for the good advice..+reps to all... I am going to go with the 3 1000w lights on a mover.. I will post pics when It gets done within the next week or so.. I have 16 train wreck clones I need to get out of veg they are all over 20" tall and ready to bust open with the nugs... PEACE
DubsFan
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3x1000...sick!
I got a shitload of Trainwreck right now...technically Purple Wreck but it's still Trainwreck. Great Hybrid that makes everyone happy.
dakin3d
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Np, bro. You won't be disappointed. Thanks for the rep, and be sure to post those pics! Looking forward to it. Btw, cooling unit?
How is the Purple Wreck? I have some beans right now from Res Priv, just waiting to germ. Is that where you got urs?
UrbanAerO
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i use a light mover and wouldnt use any less than 1000w, no comparison for me, but I only use one 1000w on a light mover over 40 plants. I also use liquid cooled lights to keep heat out of grow room. maybe 3-600 would be better, but cost are 150% more because you have to buy 3 light movers, extra fan for cooling an extra light, and extra ballast and bulb, and your still not getting the same lumens, I dont think. I can let my liquid cooled light touch my plants and I get no burn, but I keep it about 18 inches away